Shoolbred's deviled eggs with candied bacon
Photo: courtesy of the bar
Comfort foods hold that title for a reason, and with the economy still shaky, people seem to be turning to them in droves (see chicken, fried). So it comes as little surprise that the old family-picnic staple, deviled eggs, are currently in the midst of a renaissance. The classic dish is not just on the menu at Southern-accented spots like Hill Country ($3.95), Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (three for $3.95, six for $6.95, 12 for $10.95), Tipsy Parson ($5) and The Redhead (whose new brunch menu includes pickled shrimp and deviled eggs, $6), but also at spots like Lure Fishbar (where the dish is served as an amuse-bouche when you are seated), Little Giant ($6), Centro Vinoteca ($4), Spotted Pig ($3) and the brand-new Café Henri spin-off, Bar Henry ($5). Looking for a twist on your deviled eggs? Resto's rendition comes with crispy pork toast and green onions ($9), while the ones at Shoolbred's are topped with candied bacon ($8).